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I'm not just a pretty face who knows about Wacom tablets

All kidding aside, I also try my best to make a living with my designs and illustrations. Along with my freelance business, I enjoy making T-shirt designs, greeting cards and more on Zazzle.com and Cafe Press in my free time.

This isn't a commercial for those sites, it's a shameless plug to sell my t-shirts and other gifts! Zazzle and Cafe Press are great for making a little extra cash while doing what you already enjoy.

I'm not getting rich off of these web sites, but the extra money is helpful. If you are interested and have the time, please check out my stores. Thanks and don't worry, I won't be making these shameless plugs a habit.

Oh! And polite and constructive criticism is welcome! All the negative Nancy's can keep their opinions to themselves! Thanks! - Jenn

My Zazzle Store: http://www.zazzle.com/monkeyjenn

My Cafe Press Store: http://www.cafepress.com/MonkeyJennDesigns

Wacom Cintiq 24HD Tablet Demonstrations

Since we all can't or don't need to buy the top of the line Cintiq 24HD by Wacom, the next best thing is to play with one at a store. If that's still not possible, then I recommend watching some demonstrations!

This demo and review is a little over 9 minutes, but is very helpful. He demos the stylus as well as the scroll wheel and buttons. Skip to 7:50 for his opinions of the cons. Cintiq 24HD Review and Demo.

This video shows the Cintiq 24hd in action! I'm not a fan of the music, but I liked watching his progress. Drawing on the Cintiq 24HD.

Not the best video, but gives you a good idea of the size of the 24HD. Quick review and demonstration of the Wacom Cintiq 24HD.

Art Inspiration Wednesday!

I'm going on a cruise to Cozumel on Dec. 30th and had to add today's inspiration before the New Year.  So, sadly, none of the following photos are mine. Hopefully my pictures will look as good as these!

Beach by atoes

Beach by jkurl11 

A Lonely Walk to the Ocean by Stuck In Customs

Sunset on Second Beach by Paula Cobleigh Photography

Beach by Clinton Little

Beach by kevint3

Infinite Z Virtual Holographic 3D Display for Designers

Infinite Z has a zSpace product that uses a laser pen and 3D glasses to make you feel like you are designing in three dimensions. Pretty cool. I wish I could test one out. The price is steep though at $6000! I think I would still prefer a Cintiq 24HD.

At the recent “Autodesk University”, Infinite Z was there demonstrating their zScape product.  They call it a “virtual holographic display”, but from watching their video I would say it’s somewhat like a Wacom Cintiq with a 3D Display

Click here to watch the demo video.

zSpace - A Virtual-holographic Experience from Infinite Z on Vimeo.
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Holiday Cheer

I wish everyone a Merry Christmas and very Happy New Year! Also, Happy Holidays to my politically correct readers! :)

Thank you for visiting my little blog/web site! I hope it is helpful and somewhat entertaining.

Be safe and have fun!
Jen

Now enjoy some Christmas puppies and kitties.

Art Inspiration for Christmas

This was supposed to post on Dec. 21st, but didn't for some strange reason.

Christmas edition! Christmas is very near so I can’t help that it’s on my mind. I tried my best to find some non-traditional holiday art, but there is some traditional stuff thrown in too.

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Art Inspiration Wednesday! on Wacom Tablet Reviews

I'm awake way too early and feel like a zombie. That's my inspiration for today's zombie art. Now I think I'll go have some brains for breakfast.

See the undead art!